Once you’ve set your mind on a goal and cleared away
distractions, you’re ready to get started working. But first, you need to do
some planning. When you plan in advance and use that plan, you’re more likely
to succeed with your goals.
You can make a list of things to do to reach your goal.
But it’s usually easier to start by evaluating what you need to make your goal
a reality.
Tools or Supplies
What tools or supplies will you need in order to meet
your goal? If you’re starting a blog, you’ll need a website and hosting. If
you’re aiming to lose weight, you’ll need a food scale and measuring cups. If
you’re starting a jewelry business, then you’ll need modeling clay to make
charms and necklace thread.
You also need to consider supplies you may have forgotten
about. If you’re starting a business, you may need child care. If you’re
changing your diet, you may need new recipe books to help you prepare healthier
meals.
Specialized Help
Sometimes, you can’t achieve your goals by yourself.
That’s where specialized help comes in. Specialized help can take many forms.
It might be hiring a wellness coach so you can find direction in your healthy living journey or to help you get unstuck.
It might be hiring a business coach to help you book enough clients to pay your
bills.
Specialized help can sometimes be expensive. But if your
goal is important to you, don’t be afraid to invest in it. Some coaches and
trainers may be willing to work with you to develop a payment plan so be sure
to ask if this is an option.
Support from Friends & Family
You can’t succeed in a bubble. In order to reach your
goals, you’ll need the support of your family and friends. If your family and
friends can’t be supportive, you should look for the support elsewhere.
Joining a support group or finding an online community
can be helpful in these situations. Look for groups and communities that leave
you feeling upbeat and are filled with people that want to achieve similar
goals.
Return the Support
It’s easy to get so wrapped up in your new goal that you
forget to invest in others. If you’re part of a group or community, make sure
that you offer help to other members. Be willing to take time from your day to
support someone else.
Now that you do know what you need in order to succeed,
it’s time to go after your goal. It’s scary to take that first step, but you
have to be willing to do it. Once you’ve taken that first step, you’ll
experience a rush of confidence and increased motivation.
Download the free, bonus workbook to learn more about how to break your goals
into smaller steps.
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